One Recipe That Makes Cinnamon Rolls, Doughnuts, and a Cinnamon Roll Cake

This easy dough recipe mixes and rises all in the same bowl! It was given to me by a good friend that used it at her bakery.

You can make cinnamon rolls, doughnuts, and a layered cinnamon roll cake with this dough. My family loves when I show up with a batch of these yummy cinnamon rolls. Hope you enjoy.

• 1-2 sticks of softened or melted butter
• 1 cup of sugar, or more
• Cinnamon

Ingredients

• 1 stick butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon milk, or more if needed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 cups confectioner's sugar

Instructions

1. Mix the sugar and butter together; add the other ingredients, spread on the rolls hot out of the oven.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese softened
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 cups confectioner's sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

1. To make the frosting, use an electric mixer to blend all the ingredients until smooth.
2. I let the rolls cool before using the cream cheese frosting.

1. Make the cinnamon rolls as directed above.
2. When ready to place, cut cinnamon rolls in the pan, use three different sized pans, more or fewer layers if you like! I used four round layered cake pan, but use what your imagination comes up with.
3. I frosted the rolls hot in the pan, that was a challenge! I suggest you let them cool, place the first layer on a serving plate, then frost with the cream cheese or butter frosting recipes. Then the next layer is the same thing.
4. I served this at my granddaughter’s high school graduation party! It is fun to try something new and delicious!

1. Start with step 6 in making cinnamon rolls.
2. Using a floured rolling pin, roll dough ½ inch thick.
3. Cut with floured doughnut cutter.
4. Let rise covered for 30 minutes.
5. Place the oil in a deep-fryer, heat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
6. Carefully place the doughnuts into the hot oil.
7. When the doughnuts rise to the surface, turn over.
8. Fry the doughnuts for 1 minute on both sides until golden brown.
9. Remove from the oil, drain.
10. Dip into the creamy glaze, place on a wire rack to cool.

The doughnuts are best eaten the day they are made. I eat a couple of hot doughnuts just to make sure they are good!

Ingredients

• 2 cups confectioners sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1⁄3 cup butter
• 4 -6 tablespoons hot water

Instructions

1. Microwave the butter for about 15-20 seconds, until melted.
2. Mix in the vanilla extract and confectioners sugar until smooth.
3. Add the water 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired thickness.